Tag Archives: telescope

Students set to do “galaxy hunting” on largest telescope at a Canadian university

September 30, 2019Allan Carswell, Faculty of Science, observatory, telescopevthomps

Media invited to experience York University’s new $1M telescope before public opening TORONTO, September 30, 2019 – York University is expanding its foothold in astronomy with a shiny new one-metre, custom telescope which boasts the most powerful optical performance ever experienced at a university campus in Canada. For students, astronomers and members of the public, […]

Media Advisory: Gift to reveal night skies to students, community

September 13, 2017Allan Carswell, Carswell Family Foundation, Faculty of Science, observatory, telescopesandramc

TORONTO, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – Build it and they will come. Expected to be the largest telescope situated on any Canadian university campus, once in place, it will open the night skies for students, faculty and the wider community. Media are invited to learn more about the future new telescope, the generous gift that […]